Sermons on Becoming:

"Created For Greatness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 22, 2008

The Lord created you for His glory. We bring His glory as we 1. Become committed. 2. Become involved. 3. Become surrendered to Him

“Created for Greatness” January 27, 2008 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Kenosis

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 9, 2021

A sermon about becoming nothing in the context of community, specifically how Christ become nothing for our sake and how we should become nothing for the sake of others.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION: 2. THE HIGHER CALLING – TO BE NOTHING 3. BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPIANS 4. PAUL ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CONFLICT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 5. PAUL’S APPROACH – HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST 6. BECOME NOTHING – KENOSIS EXPLAINED 7. COMMUNITY APPLICATION – HUMILITY, SUBMISSION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 3 And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023

How to Become An Overcomer

LESSON III Becoming An Overcomer Salvation is a gift from God and is not based upon works or abiding by obedience to the Law but upon what Jesus did on the Cross (Acts 2:38-39). Jesus said that genuine overcomers are those who are Born-Again and have been born from above by God through the new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34, Isaiah 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drowning In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Baptism and becoming new.

Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

J-Who?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006

JEHU Becomes Anointed

The turn around anointing II Kings 9:1-7 and 16-20 • The tribes of Israel were divided. Israel had two kings. Ahaziah and Jo-ram but really Jezebel was running the show. • Elisha called one of the prophets and told him to go found Je-hu. The only thing he brought with him was a box of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You New?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

becoming new in life.

The message today will make you feel good about you and the Lord who loves you just as you are. I am here today to give you a message to help you overcome the past and move forward in Him. Close your eyes right now and picture the perfect day. Imagine it. Each of us have a different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Becoming More Like The World Or More Like Christ? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ.

The Bible warns us that we will all stand before God's judgment seat one day. This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ. The Reality of God's Judgment 1. Romans 14:10-12: We will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 20:12-15

No Repentance. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 20, 2018

. . . what if what you worship is deaf, dumb, insensate, and unrepentant? You will become like that thing. You will become, eventually, unable to turn and return to the Maker and Lover of our souls.

Chapter 9 13 and the sixth angel blew the trumpet, and I heard a voice from the midst of the four horns of the altar of gold before the face of God. 14 saying to the sixth angel, the one having the trumpet, release the four angels which are bound in the huge river Euphrates. 15 and he loosed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: *other

Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

The story of Edom can become our story and their stumbling blocks within can become ours

“Stumbling Blocks to God” Obadiah 1:1-21 An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two Stumbling Blocks s fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Mature In Christ Like Love – I Cor. 13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2002

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 & Eph. 4:15

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 Eph. 4:15 – Speaking the truth in love let us grow up in all aspects into Christ. We live in a world that subtly influences our assumptions and perspectives about love. Recognize that we have to overcome the world’s way of thinking about love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazed Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Dec 26, 2014

We all become what we are amazed by. As believers, let's rally around Jesus and become so amazed by Him, that we can not help but become like Him.

Amazed: Part 1 Preached by Jimmy Seibert 8/24/2014 Well it is so great to have you guys here Antioch Family and especially I know there’s many new people here this morning. I am Jimmy Seibert and my wife and I, Laura, and our four kiddos and a group of friends started Antioch fifteen years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rotten Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Has the Spiritual Seed that we are called to plant become rotten? Have we become rotten seed?

Joel was a prophet to the country of Judah, otherwise called the Northern Kingdom. The motivation behind this book was to caution Judah of God's approaching judgment due to their transgressions and to encourage them to turn around to God. Why? Individuals of Judah had become prosperous and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle-Axe Of God

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 2, 2005

If you must become God’s battle-axe,passing through fire becomes non-negotiable.

Jeremiah 51:20-23 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [21] And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; [22] With ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Important To You! Series

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005

When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational